Renault Modus 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
Torque: | 105 NM | 126 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
Renault Modus and Volkswagen Golf Plus have the same engine power, but Renault Modus torque is 21 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Volkswagen Golf Plus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.87 m | 4.21 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.59 m | 1.58 m | |
Renault Modus is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Modus is 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`000 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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